Simplified Method of Cooking Salmon Using Boiling Water

ABSTRACT

A simplified method of cooking salmon uses boiling water as it cools to cook the fish, includes the following steps: providing a frozen fillet of fish in a sealed bag; placing the bag in a container holding boiling water and simultaneously or immediately thereafter removing heat or an energy source; retaining the bag in the water for a period of time; removing the bag from the water; delaying removal of the fish from the bag for an additional period of time; then removing the fish from the bag for consumption. A kit includes the frozen fish fillet in the bag along with instructions to follow the method of cooking.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of application No. 62/333,904 filed on May 10, 2016 which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to cooking, particularly cooking fish and seafood.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

It is often perceived as difficult for consumers to cook salmon and similar fish effectively at home. Traditional cook methods, if not followed to the letter, can lead to a less than ideal cooked product. There are known methods of cooking that have attempted to solve this problem, but there still exists a need for an improved method of cooking salmon given that current known methods are deficient and commonly result in less than ideally cooked product.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,637,939 discloses cooking food in bag. The present invention is different because while the cited patent requires a bag with a steam vent due to direct cooking exposure, the present invention does not require same, nor does the cited patent include reference or suggestion of desired cooking times and parameters.

The present invention may be utilized to improve the cooking of salmon and other fish and seafood and to solve other problems not expressly identified or contemplated by the prior patents identified above.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with an aspect of the invention, a method of cooking salmon or the like is provided comprising the following steps: providing a frozen fillet of fish in a sealed bag suitable for cooking in boiling water; providing a cooking container including water therein and applying sufficient heat or energy source to the container in order to bring water to a boil; placing said bag in boiling water and simultaneously or immediately thereafter remove heat or energy source; retaining the bag in water for a period of time, for example, 10 minutes; removing the bag from water, optionally delaying removal of fish from bag for an additional period of time, for example 1 to 3 minutes; removing fish from bag for consumption.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying drawings which show example embodiments, and in which:

FIG. 1 is a comparison of End Cook Temperatures;

FIG. 2 is a comparison of cook time between Sauce vs No Sauce and Score vs No Score;

FIG. 3 is a comparison of cook time between 20 mm and 22 mm thick cut;

FIG. 4 is a comparison of cook time between different types of cuts;

FIG. 5 is a comparison of cook time between different coatings;

FIG. 6 is a comparison of cook time relative to the amount of water per fish;

FIG. 7 shows the time required to reach 145° F. relative to thickness of salmon.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a process or method of cooking fish. As discussed below and exemplified through extensive testing, the herein invention's example method will maximize the likelihood of a properly cooked product, with reduced likelihood of cooking error, resulting in “restaurant quality” cooked salmon or other fish such as, for example, trout, char, grayling and whitefish or other fish not expressly listed herein. It is intended that this process may be utilized for all species of fish, including but not limited to those listed above. The process allows for cooking in an acceptable time period for consumers. In accordance with an example embodiment of the invention, a process is defined as follows:

Provide a cooking vessel; bring water to a boil in a cooking vessel (by applying heat or via microwave or other energy source); provide a piece of frozen salmon or any suitable fish within a bag suitable for cooking in boiling water; seal the bag; place the bag into the cooking vessel containing the boiling temperature water, immediately turn off heat source, cover the cooking vessel, leave the bag submerged in the water for a set time period, remove bag from water, optionally delay removing fish from bag for further period of time, then remove salmon or other fish from the bag. The salmon or other fish is then ready to eat.

This example method was shown to have favorable cooking results. It was observed during testing that the placement of frozen fish into boiling temperature water, which then was removed from heat/energy source and allowed to cool, caused the appropriate level of cooking for fish, while not allowing vapor pressure inside the bag to exceed levels that could compromise the bag.

In the context of prior art fish cooking techniques, it is not known and would be counter intuitive to turn off the heat source while cooking fish as conventionally followed methods of cooking fish teach that heat must be applied consistently to fish to ensure thorough and proper cooking. As will be discussed below, based on extensive testing, factors such as the ratio of fish to water, thickness of fish, temperature of fish, time leaving cooking bag with fish in previously boiled cooling water, time before fish is removed from the bag after removal from water, were determinative of ideal cooking results.

Example Testing and Data

Based on testing conducted in connection with the development of the herein invention, the data and results of which are discussed below and set out in schedule A, the inventive and advantageous preparation and cooking parameters of the herein invention were shown.

In an example embodiment of the invention, the salmon or other fish fillets (which may be also referred to interchangeably as pieces or fillets) were placed in bags having wall thickness of 90 microns/3.5 mil or 125 microns/5 mil comprising nylon EVOH enhanced linear low density polyethylene (coextrusion of polyolefin plastomer) with percentage composition nylon/evoh of 33%, bulk layers 32.5%, sealant 34.5% by weight. An example embodiment is the 23/08/99 MB-L or MB-I series of bag product offered by Winpak Ltd., based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, suitable for boiling. It should be understood that any known bag suitable and approved for use in cooking with boiling water may be used in accordance with the invention. In accordance with an aspect of the invention, the fillets are vacuum sealed in the bag.

In accordance with a further aspect of the invention, the above described bags are formed with an easy peel tap and a string that would allow the consumer to easily remove the bag from the pot and product from the bag after cooking. In accordance with a further aspect of the invention, the packaging film such as described above or other known or suitable packaging composition will be formed to embed a peel tab within the film that forms the bag envelope at location of a bag opening such that a peel tab is formed across bag openings along with a string extending from the tab to allow access to the consumer to activate the pull tab to open the bag.

While any suitable amount of water to allow the bag to be submerged may be used, in an example embodiment, the amount of water needed to boil 1-2 fillets is 8 cups. Based on testing, ideal cooking results were obtained with 8 cups of water per bag. Reference to cup is the conventional measure of a cup as 8 fluid ounces of water.

In accordance with an example embodiment of the invention, the water should be brought to a boil utilizing heat or other energy source in any known way prior to the frozen fillets being introduced to therein. The heat or energy source should be removed immediately after placing the bag(s) in the water. The bags with fillets therein should also remain submerged to the full extent possible as long as possible while in the water.

As set out in schedule A attached, approximately 235 cooking tests were undertaken to determine the effect of the relationships between:

-   -   a. Time     -   b. Temperature     -   c. Thickness and density of fish     -   d. Shape and cut of fish     -   e. Species of fish     -   f. Cooking vessel material and dimensions     -   g. Plastic film material, thickness, shape, format and         composition     -   h. Water temperature     -   i. Water volume     -   j. Effect of the PH levels on heat transfer in seasoning         applications (sauce, seasoning, marinate)

As shown by illustrative example in schedule A, products were tested by consumers and statistical scores were generated to measure cooking results based on consumer feedback. Data was collected on the above relationships, resulting in a conclusion reached regarding the advantageous optimum cooking parameters in accordance with an aspect of the invention. Testing revealed the following example preferred parameters resulting in favorable cooking results in accordance with an aspect of the invention:

-   -   1. Provide frozen fillet, preferably salmon at −18 degrees to         −15 degrees Celsius within bag suitable for cooking in boiling         water     -   2. Size of fillet 142 g (+/−13 g)     -   3. Thickness 2.5 cm (+/−0.5 cm)     -   4. Seal bag     -   5. Provide a cooking vessel and bring 8 cups of water to a boil.     -   6. Place bag, with frozen fish into boiling water, turn off heat         and put cover on pot     -   7. Wait 10 minutes, remove bag from pot,     -   8. Wait for 2 minutes once removed from pot. Remove fish from         pouch and enjoy.

It should be understood that favorable cooking parameters may also be achieved by varying the above example size, weight, time parameters observed in testing.

For example optimal cook results were observed with a max thickness of 22 mm for Atlantic Salmon and 26 mm for Pacific salmon.

In accordance with an aspect of the invention, the fillets could be treated in advance with flavorings and moisture enhancers as desired.

In accordance with an aspect of the invention, flavoring sauces may be included in the bag with fish fillet, however optimal results were observed when sauce mass does not exceed 20% of fish fillet weight.

In accordance with a further aspect of the invention, a kit may be provided to consumers comprising individually packaged frozen pieces of fish for example, in the preferred dimensions indicated above, or multiple individually bagged and packaged together and in an example embodiment preferably salmon is the fish presented. Instructions for cooking would be provided in the kit to follow a procedure, such as the methods described herein.

While this invention has been described in conjunction with the specific embodiments outlined above, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the example embodiments of the invention as set forth above are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Schedule A Work night Salmon Test number RW 679-8 Date Oct. 18/19, 2016 Hours logged SR-3 hours Purpose of this test To test if scoring the fish to a depth of 9 mm in a crossnaton pattern, on both sides will shorten the cooking time. Previous scoring test for reverse sous vide was not as deep. Samples made with the salmon that Line produced samples had sauce was brough in for the Aug 9 line removed, thawed only as necessary produced product. to allow scoring then reapplied sauce and froze. Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: Tiromat Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes (mustard) Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove after 12 mins Start Temp −15 C. Piece 1 Piece 2 Piece 3 Piece 4 Piece 5 Piece 6 Cook Time/Temp 12 mins = 12 mins = 12 mins = 12 mins = 12 mins = 12 mins = 128 105 131 94.9 112 101 after additional hold 2 mins = 2 mins = 2 mins = 2 mins = 2 mins = 2 mins = 130 115 138 107 130 117 Weight in (g) before sauce 130.2 134.2 138.6 132.8 131.2 139.3 Thickness (mm) before score 21.5 23 21 22 24.5 24 Width (mm) before score 46 62 49 63 61 61 Length (mm) before score 167 116 166 118 122 140 Weight with sauce 163.3 163.5 174.1 162.5 157.4 167.4 Observations This piece under it's floater companion #8 Exudate amount (visual) medium medium mild mild no mild Exudate note - most of the exudate seemed to be near where temperature was tested, possibly the exudate would have been less if fish had not been pierced Score note - mostly not noticible except #8 Next Steps discontinue score tesing for reverse sous vide. All failed Piece 7 Piece 8 Piece 9 Piece 10 Piece 11 Piece 12 Cook Time/Temp 12 mins = 12 mins = 12 mins = 12 mins = 12 mins = 12 mins = 133 117 134 109 127 124 after additional hold 2 mins = 2 mins = 2 mins = 2 mins = 2 mins = 2 mins = 139 116 137 95 140 131 Weight in (g) before sauce 140.8 133.2 108.6 139.6 127.8 143.8 Thickness (mm) before score 22 21 21 21 21 22 Width (mm) before score 70 59 51 51 47 55 Length (mm) before score 136 165 123 172 161 167 Weight with sauce 169.3 168.1 133.1 172.5 157 174 Observations Floated Dropped slightly temp Scores very visible after opening Exudate amount (visual) mild mild mild yes, a mild no lot on one side Exudate note - most of the exudate seemed to be near where temperature was tested, possibly the exudate would have been less if fish had not been pierced Score note - mostly not noticible except #8 Next Steps not test 7 mm as 9 mm did not w Test number RW 674-108 Date 13/10/2016 Hours logged RW-1/4 Purpose of this test Cooking line produced product from August 9 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: Tiromat Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes (mustard) Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove after 12 mins Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 12 mins = 141.2 12 mins = 133.3 +2 mins = 145.3 +2 mins = 139.7 +4 min = 145.6 +4 min = 140.7 Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) (w/ bag 7 g) Weight out (g) (fish) = sauce 157 127.6 Yield (%) (fish) #VALUE! #VALUE! Weight out (g) (fish + juice + bag) Yield (%) (fish + juice) #VALUE! #VALUE! Thickness (mm) w/poly and gla

25 24.7 Width (mm) w/poly and glaze 57.1 76.1 Length (mm) w/poly and glaze 151.7 95.6 Observations sauce seems thinner sauce seems thinner Exudate amount (visual) none Texture #1 slight tough in places Fat between flakes Pictures no Logger no Next Steps Test number RW 674-107 Date 4/10/2016 Hours logged RW-1/4 Purpose of this test Cooking line produced product from August 9 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: Tiromat Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes (mustard) Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove after 12 mins Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 12 mins = 122.7 12 mins = 137.6 +2 mins = 131.9 +2 mins = 143.6 +4 min = 134.2 topped at 144 Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) (w/ bag 7 g) 162.5 168.9 Weight out (g) (fish) Yield (%) (fish) #VALUE! #VALUE! Weight out (g) (fish + juice + bag) Yield (%) (fish + juice) #VALUE! #VALUE! Thickness (mm) w/poly and gla

25.8 25.2 Width (mm) w/poly and glaze 60.4 59.1 Length (mm) w/poly and glaze 149 147 Observations small bone fat line slightly oxidized tougher piece of fish - when cooed at good texture 134 F. Exudate amount (visual) none Texture #1 firm bite - good #2 soft & flaky Fat between flakes Pictures yes Logger no Next Steps Test number RW 674-106 Date 4/10/2016 Hours logged RW-1/2 Purpose of this test Cooking line produced product from August 9 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: Tiromat Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes (mustard) Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove after 12 mins Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 12 mins = 121 12 mins = 115 +2 mins = 129.7 +2 mins = 123.2 +5 min = 132.3 +5 min = 126.0 Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) (w/ bag 7 g) 169.3 171.6 Weight out (g) (fish) Yield (%) (fish) #VALUE! #VALUE! Weight out (g) (fish + juice + 159.9 159.7 bag) Yield (%) (fish + juice) 94% 93% Thickness (mm) w/poly and gla

25.38 27.1 Width (mm) w/poly and glaze 70.16 53.58 Length (mm) w/poly and glaze 122.58 134.67 Observations Slight bitter to mustard less acidic, acidic with sauce only Exudate amount (visual) none Texture #1 good bite #2 soft mushy Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger no Next Steps Test number RW 674- Date 16/8/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test repeat D101 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove after 12 mins Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 12 mins = 126 12 mins = 128 +2 mins = +2 mins = Piece 1 (bigger) Piece 2 Weight in (g) (w/ bag) 167.9 162.4 Weight out (g) (fish) 127.1 125.6 Yield (%) (fish) 75.7% 77.3% Weight out (g) (fish + juice + 167.4 162.1 bag) Yield (%) (fish + juice)  100%  100% Thickness (mm) 25.9 26.2 Width (mm) 63.9 59.3 Length (mm) 123.9 128.9 Observations Exudate amount (visual) a couple little blobs Texture mushy/undercooked Fat between flakes tiny bit Pictures yes Logger no Next Steps Test number RW 674- Date 16/8/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test repeat D101 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove after 12 mins Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 12 mins = 129 12 mins = 145 +2 mins = 134 +2 mins = 146 Piece 1 (bigger) Piece 2 Weight in (g) (w/ bag) 162.6 174 Weight out (g) (fish) 130 140.6 Yield (%) (fish) 80.0% 80.8% Weight out (g) (fish + juice + 156.9 176.4 bag) Yield (%) (fish + juice)  96%  101% Thickness (mm) 22.1 24.8 Width (mm) 71.5 66.1 Length (mm) 121.4 115.7 Observations a little raw Exudate amount (visual) none Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger no Next Steps Test number RW 674-D103 Date 16/8/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test repeat D101 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove after 12 mins Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 12 mins = 156 12 mins = 116 +2 mins = 149 +2 mins = 127 Piece 1 Piece 2 (bigger) Weight in (g) (w/ bag) 159.9 158.1 Weight out (g) (fish) 126 118.5 Yield (%) (fish) 78.8% 75.0% Weight out (g) (fish + juice + 156.7 152.1 bag) Yield (%) (fish + juice)  98%  96% Thickness (mm) 24.2 22.8 Width (mm) 63.4 74 Length (mm) 113.5 120.4 Observations Exudate amount (visual) almost none Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger no Next Steps Test number RW 674-D102 Date 15/8/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test repeat D101 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove after 12 mins Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 12 mins = 134 12 mins = 117 +2 mins = 138 +2 mins = 124 Piece 1 Piece 2 (skinnier) Weight in (g) (w/ bag) 171.3 154.6 Weight out (g) (fish) 139 121.4 Yield (%) (fish) 81.1% 78.5% Weight out (g) (fish + juice + 170.5 143.5 bag) Yield (%) (fish + juice)  100%   93% Thickness (mm) 24.7 26.4 Width (mm) 66.9 52.2 Length (mm) 124.1 134.4 Observations some liquid out of bags when weighed shredded look (pc2) and didn't flake well undercooked Exudate amount (visual) very tiny along fat line Texture typical kinda watery/mushy Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger no Next Steps Test number RW 674- Date 15/8/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test check cook prep instructions w/ produced pieces from Aug 9 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove after 12 mins Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 12 mins = 116 12 mins = 125 +2 mins = 128 +2 mins = 132 Piece 1 (bigger) Piece 2 Weight in (g) (w/ bag) 167.9 160.7 Weight out (g) (fish) 130.6 127.2 Yield (%) (fish) 77.8% 79.2% Weight out (g) (fish + juice + 162.9 159.8 bag) Yield (%) (fish + juice)   97%   99% Thickness (mm) 26.3 26.5 Width (mm) 65.6 54.1 Length (mm) 130.8 131.9 Observations Exudate amount (visual) none Texture typical, a bit watery Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger no Next Steps Test number RW 674-D100 Date 4/8/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test repeat D96 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 F. at 11:15 138 F. at 11:34 Piece 1 (skinny) Piece 2 Weight in (g) 125.9 136.3 Weight out (g) (fish) 115.6 125.3 Yield (%) (fish) 91.8% 91.9% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 124.2 133.5 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.6% 97.9% Thickness (mm) 21.2 23.2 Width (mm) 56.8 76.6 Length (mm) 137 94.4 Observations Exudate amount (visual) none Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D99 Date 4/8/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test repeat D96 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 F. at 11:19 138 F. at 10:25 Piece 1 Piece 2 (angle) Weight in (g) 129.4 126 Weight out (g) (fish) 117.3 112.7 Yield (%) (fish) 90.6% 89.4% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 126.4 125.1 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 97.7% 99.3% Thickness (mm) 22.6 22.5 Width (mm) 78.7 77.9 Length (mm) 81.6 87.8 Observations not cooked section pc 1 not well vacuum packed pc 2 Exudate amount (visual) tiny bit Texture fairly typical, a bit chewy/mushy Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D98 Date 4/8/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test repeat D96 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 F. at 12:21 138 F. at 16:17 Piece 1 Piece 2 (square) Weight in (g) 121.8 140.9 Weight out (g) (fish) 109.1 126.2 Yield (%) (fish) 89.6% 89.6% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 119.4 137.7 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.0% 97.7% Thickness (mm) 21.9 22.7 Width (mm) 62.9 74.7 Length (mm) 110.6 90.2 Observations neither had good vacuum - both had corners that were floating Exudate amount (visual) none Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D97 Date 4/8/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test repeat D96 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 F. at 15:55 138 F. at 10:46 Piece 1 (angled out) Piece 2 Weight in (g) 148.4 123 Weight out (g) (fish) 134.2 110.9 Yield (%) (fish) 90.4% 90.2% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 148.4 120.5 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 100.0% 98.0% Thickness (mm) 22.9 21.3 Width (mm) 64.7 65.1 Length (mm) 126.9 119.6 Observations Exudate amount (visual) none Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D96 Date 4/8/2016 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test lime chili marinade (repeat D32 - 15% powder, 10% pickup) Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 F. at 10:58 138 F. at 11:08 Piece 1 (skinny) Piece 2 Weight in (g) 131 132.1 Weight out (g) (fish) 117.5 118.2 Yield (%) (fish) 89.7% 89.5% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 127.8 130.4 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 97.6% 98.7% Thickness (mm) 21.2 21.9 Width (mm) 53.7 81 Length (mm) 137.5 83.4 Observations not removed right at 138 some oil separation in glaze Exudate amount (visual) none Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D95 Date 29/7/16 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test repeat D91 Raw material Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions Species Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 F. at 10:20 138 F. at 11:42 Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 126.5 128.1 Weight out (g) (fish) 96 100.9 Yield (%) (fish) 75.9% 78.8% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 122.8 123.6 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 97.1% 96.5% Thickness (mm) 20.7 24.3 Width (mm) 82.5 79.7 Length (mm) 101.6 95.5 Observations some pieces of pacific salmon have gaps in middle that probe goes into = “faster” cooking” both had corners floating Exudate amount (visual) some clumps Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D94 Date 29/7/16 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test repeat D91 Raw material Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions Species Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 F. at 10:45 138 F. at 10:25 Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 129.9 127.9 Weight out (g) (fish) 103.6 100.2 Yield (%) (fish) 79.8% 78.3% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 125.8 124.4 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 96.8% 97.3% Thickness (mm) 22.8 21.5 Width (mm) 80.1 74.6 Length (mm) 94.9 125.8 Observations spot not cooked (where touched other bag?) Exudate amount (visual) hardly any Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D93 Date 29/7/16 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test repeat D91 Raw material Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions Species Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 F. at 17:25 138 F. at 16:18 Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 137.9 133.6 Weight out (g) (fish) 106.3 104.7 Yield (%) (fish) 77.1% 78.4% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 133.5 128 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 96.8% 95.8% Thickness (mm) 22.7 23.9 Width (mm) 75.8 83.5 Length (mm) 121.9 110.5 Observations Exudate amount (visual) a little in grooves hardly any Texture typical Fat between flakes yes a little Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D92 Date 29/7/16 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test repeat D91 Raw material Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions Species Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 F. at 10:55 138 F. at 8:24 Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 140 147.9 Weight out (g) (fish) 109.7 115.2 Yield (%) (fish) 78.4% 77.9% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 136 143.5 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 97.1% 97.0% Thickness (mm) 24.7 21.5 Width (mm) 86.3 78.4 Length (mm) 122.8 110.9 Observations vac pac issues - didn't start at −15 C. probable probe error corner floating not good vacuum one section didn't cook corner floating Exudate amount (visual) a little stringy clumps Texture typical, a little chewy typical, a little mushy Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D91 Date 18/7/2016 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test roasted garlic and herb: test if performs similar to MM Raw material Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions Species Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 F. at 12:25 138 F. at 11:16 Piece 1 (more square/sauce) Piece 2 Weight in (g) 140.5 142.8 Weight out (g) (fish) 108.1 113.9 Yield (%) (fish) 76.9% 79.8% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 135 138.5 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 96.1% 97.0% Thickness (mm) 23.6 24.6 Width (mm) 85.1 80.6 Length (mm) 99.6 104.9 Observations floating a bit lost vacuum, floats flakes apart easily probe not in center not cooked completely Exudate amount (visual) some, in blobs Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps repeat Test number RW 674-D90 Date 11/7/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test repeat D89 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 F. at 12:42 138 F. at 11:52 Piece 1 Piece 2 (longer) Weight in (g) 123.4 159.4 Weight out (g) (fish) 114.1 146.6 Yield (%) (fish) 92.5% 92.0% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 122.5 158.2 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 99.3% 99.2% Thickness (mm) 23.5 22.2 Width (mm) 47.8 54.3 Length (mm) 153.9 193.4 Observations Exudate amount (visual) thin layer over fish, more in folds of poly Texture watery, mushy Fat between flakes not much Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D89 Date 11/7/2016 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test test meat tenderizer pushed all the way through fresh raw salmon Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 F. at 9:10 138 F. at 11:34 Piece 1 (skinnier) Piece 2 Weight in (g) 126.8 132.7 Weight out (g) (fish) 119.1 121.7 Yield (%) (fish) 93.9% 91.7% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 130.8 131.7 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 103.2% 99.2% Thickness (mm) 21.3 22.5 Width (mm) 58 65.7 Length (mm) 159.4 136.7 Observations piece 1 - corner of bag floating, air in bag - one area didn't cook Exudate amount (visual) thin coating surrounding fish and some blotches Texture watery/mushy/chewy/wooly Fat between flakes not a lot, stringy Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps repeat Test number RW 674-D88 Date 8/7/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test test sauce placed in vacuum bag then fish then sealed Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes. MM6 Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 12 minutes Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. at 145 F. at Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) Weight out (g) (fish) Yield (%) (fish) Weight out (g) (fish + juice) Yield (%) (fish + juice) Thickness (mm) Width (mm) Length (mm) Observations yellow liquid visible on side of fish not covered by sauce (inside bag) MM sauce didn't go over to the other side during whole cook time when shaken, sauce in bag becomes similar to normal unshaken bag required more squeezing to get sauce out of bag and yellow liquid pooled around fish Exudate amount (visual) none Texture fairly typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures lots Logger none Next Steps Test number RW 674-D87 Date 5/7/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test Fleur de Dijon (compare to D86) Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes (MM6) Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil' Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp datalogger 138 at 24:13 Piece 1 (skinny) Piece 2 Weight in (g) 147.8 149.4 Weight out (g) (fish) 124.6 133 Yield (%) (fish) 84.3% 89.0% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 145 146.8 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.1% 98.3% Thickness (mm) 28.2 25.7 Width (mm) 50.5 62.5 Length (mm) 144.4 118.55 Observations Note that raw mat is from fresh fillet that was tested in lab then cut up into portions Piece 1 removed from pot at 18:30ish when >138 F. Probe came out of piece 2 when removed from pot Exudate amount (visual) blotches Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D86 Date 5/7/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test Maille (compare to D87) Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes (MM6) Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 18:32 138 at 15:32 Piece 1 (skinnier) Piece 2 Weight in (g) 144.1 146.4 Weight out (g) (fish) 124.1 128 Yield (%) (fish) 86.1% 87.4% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 141.2 149.4 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.0% 102.0% Thickness (mm) 25.7 26.3 Width (mm) 47.9 51.2 Length (mm) 147.1 137.6 Observations Note that raw mat is from fresh fillet that was tested in lab then cut up into portions Air in both bags when done cooking Exudate amount (visual) some blotches blotches in bag Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger date is wrong. Next Steps Test number RW 674-D85 Date 28/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test repeat D69 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed Mesquite Rub Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 12:38 138 at 12:57 Piece 1 (#5) Piece 2 (#6) long Weight in (g) 127.1 137.5 Weight out (g) (fish) 122.6 135.1 Yield (%) (fish) 96.5% 98.3% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 124 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 97.6% Thickness (mm) 22.3 22.7 Width (mm) 64.2 55 Length (mm) 103.1 149.1 Observations Exudate amount (visual) none Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D84 Date 28/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test 10 cups water for 1 piece fish Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes MM7 Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 10 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 12:09 145 F. at Piece 1 (MM7 #4) Piece 2 Weight in (g) 152.2 Weight out (g) (fish) 136.5 Yield (%) (fish) 89.7% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 152 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 99.9% Thickness (mm) 24.9 Width (mm) 72.2 Length (mm) 104.6 Observations Exudate amount (visual) a tiny bit in bag Texture chewy Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D83 Date 28/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test 8 cups water, 1 piece fish Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes. MM7 Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 12:55 145 F. at Piece 1 (MM7 #3) Piece 2 Weight in (g) 138.1 Weight out (g) (fish) 124.5 Yield (%) (fish) 90.2% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 138 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 99.9% Thickness (mm) 23.9 Width (mm) 67.1 Length (mm) 101.9 Observations Exudate amount (visual) none Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D82 Date 28/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test 6 cups water and 1 piece fish Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes-MM7 Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 6 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 15:20 145 F. at Piece 1 (MM7 #2) Piece 2 Weight in (g) 147.1 Weight out (g) (fish) 135 Yield (%) (fish) 91.8% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 146.8 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 99.8% Thickness (mm) 23 Width (mm) 75.3 Length (mm) 98.6 Observations air in bag after cooked (i.e. not perfect vacuum seal) Exudate amount (visual) can see some in package Texture typical, a little chewy (freezer burnt) Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps repeat with more water Test number RW 674-D81 Date 24/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test repeat D78 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 20 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes (MM6) Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 12 min Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp Piece 1 (#5) Piece 2 (var thickness) Weight in (g) 132.9 148.9 Weight out (g) (fish) 120 Yield (%) (fish) 90.3% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 134.7 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 101.4% Thickness (mm) 21.3 Width (mm) 51.7 Length (mm) 137.8 Observations out at 12, rest in bag 2 minutes, temp at 15:30 => 145 Exudate amount (visual) none Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger probe too close to surface of fish Next Steps Test number RW 674-D80 Date 24/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test repeat D78 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 20 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes (MM6) Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 11:52 138 at 12:49 Piece 1 (#6) thick fat line Piece 2 (#7) more sauce Weight in (g) 133.9 145.4 Weight out (g) (fish) 119 129 Yield (%) (fish) 88.9% 88.7% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 130.7 142.3 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 97.6% 97.9% Thickness (mm) 23.8 24.5 Width (mm) 62.2 64.6 Length (mm) 115.9 127.8 Observations not really 20 mm Exudate amount (visual) none Texture typical, on the soft side Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D79 Date 24/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test repeat D78 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 20 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes (MM6) Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 14:00 138 at 12:40 Piece 1 (#3) weird shape Piece 2 (#4) long and skinny Weight in (g) 143.1 142.2 Weight out (g) (fish) 124.1 124.3 Yield (%) (fish) 86.7% 87.4% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 140.3 142.9 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.0% 100.5% Thickness (mm) 22.5 22.6 Width (mm) 87.9 52.1 Length (mm) 103.3 155 Observations didn't take out at 138 1 Exudate amount (visual) none Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D78 Date 24/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test 20 mm w/sauce Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 20 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes (MM6) Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 13:28 138 at 13:57 Piece 1 (#1) T1 (more sauce) Piece 2 (#2) T3 (bigger fat line) Weight in (g) 129.7 139.2 Weight out (g) (fish) 113 123 Yield (%) (fish) 87.1% 88.4% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 126 135 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 97.1% 97.0% Thickness (mm) 21.5 21.5 Width (mm) 61.66 66.15 Length (mm) 123.5 125.9 Observations not complete vacuum Exudate amount (visual) none Texture fairly typical, a little chewy Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D77 Date 21/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test 6 cups, 2 pieces, MM4 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 12:24 138 at 14:37 Piece 1 (shorter) (#3) Piece 2 (#4) Weight in (g) 132.7 156.6 Weight out (g) (fish) 116.8 135.7 Yield (%) (fish) 88.0% 86.7% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 131.5 154.6 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 99.1% 98.7% Thickness (mm) 23.6 24.3 Width (mm) 62.7 60 Length (mm) 121.5 138.4 Observations Exudate amount (visual) none a little glob on one side Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D76 Date 21/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test 10 cups, 2 pieces, MM5 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 11:02 138 at 11:39 Piece 1 (‘square’) (#2) Piece 2 (#4) Weight in (g) 153.8 138.3 Weight out (g) (fish) 130.1 122 Yield (%) (fish) 84.6% 88.2% Weight out (g) (fish) + juice) 150.6 135.5 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 97.9% 98.0% Thickness (mm) 23.4 23.7 Width (mm) 76.2 60.1 Length (mm) 101.1 129.6 Observations water splashes over edge of pot when boiling Exudate amount (visual) none Texture a little watery Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D75 Date 21/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test repeat D74 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 12:07 Piece 1 Weight in (g) 143.3 Weight out (g) (fish) 122.5 Yield (%) (fish) 85.5% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 141 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.4% Thickness (mm) 22.8 Width (mm) 63.7 Length (mm) 122.2 Observations leak in package? Exudate amount (visual) none Texture chewy and dry but freezer burnt Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D74 Date 21/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test 4 cups water - 1 piece MM3 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 11:29 Piece 1 Weight in (g) 150.1 Weight out (g) (fish) 135.4 Yield (%) (fish) 90.2% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 148.1 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.7% Thickness (mm) 23.7 Width (mm) 66.9 Length (mm) 133 Observations Exudate amount (visual) none Texture a bit watery Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger logger is 10 s behind. Water probe not in Next Steps repeat Test number RW 674-D73 Date 20/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test compare MM7 with MM6 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly/tiromat Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 12 minutes/rest 2 minutes Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. at 145 F. at Piece 1 - MM6 in tiromat (longer) Piece 2 (MM7 in in-house poly) Weight in (g) Weight out (g) (fish) Yield (%) (fish) Weight out (g) (fish + juice) Yield (%) (fish + juice) Thickness (mm) Width (mm) Length (mm) Observations cooked enough with 12 + 2 Exudate amount (visual) none Texture good Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger none Next Steps continue with no black pepper or coriander Test number RW 674-D72 Date 16/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test MM5 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 11:50; 145 F. at 138 at 12:29 Piece 1 (#1) Piece 2 (#3) (longer) Weight in (g) 145.6 141.9 Weight out (g) (fish) 129.8 127 Yield (%) (fish) 89.1% 89.5% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 140.1 138.8 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 96.2% 97.8% Thickness (mm) 23.6 23.6 Width (mm) 77.25 63.5 Length (mm) 96.6 113.8 Observations a little bit of sauce left in bag sauce doesn't stay on fish surface sauce not snotty, a little clumpy Exudate amount (visual) none Texture fairly typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger probe 1 probe 3 Next Steps Test number RW 674-D71 Date 14/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test MM with added starch (22 mm, unscored, RW 679-4, dipped 10/6/2016) Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 15:59 138 at 13:24 Piece 1 Piece 2 (bigger) Weight in (g) 139.6 158.8 Weight out (g) (fish) 116.3 133 Yield (%) (fish) 83.3% 83.8% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 142.1 154.7 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 101.8% 97.4% Thickness (mm) 23.6 22.9 Width (mm) 57.6 65.7 Length (mm) 134.9 143.6 Observations no squeezing of bag required probe 2 moved once removed sauce looks very liquidy in bag from pot at 138 Exudate amount (visual) none Texture typical, a little watery Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps add some xanthum gum back in Test number RW 674-D70 Date 14/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test repeat D69 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes (dry rub) Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 12:40 145 at 13:30 138 at 12:45 145 at 14:22 Piece 1 (tail) (#3) Piece 2 (skinny) (#4) Weight in (g) 136.9 127.1 Weight out (g) (fish) 133.8 126 Yield (%) (fish) 97.7% 99.1% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) Yield (%) (fish + juice) Thickness (mm) 22.6 22.3 Width (mm) 76.1 50.98 Length (mm) 111.7 133.4 Observations sauce gets thicker as temp decreases piece 2 fell apart very easily Exudate amount (visual) none Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D69 Date 14/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test Mesquite Rub (Griffiths HLF3591) 22 mm unscored, coated 13/6/2016 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes - dry rub Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 13:32 138 at 11:12; 145 at 12:35 Piece 1 (#1) Piece 2 (has bigger fat line) (#2) Weight in (g) 136 136.3 Weight out (g) (fish) 134.1 134.2 Yield (%) (fish) 98.6% 98.5% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) Yield (%) (fish + juice) Thickness (mm) 22.5 22.6 Width (mm) 67.8 67.9 Length (mm) 109.5 115.9 Observations fish is sticky when comes out of freezer no liquid when comes out of package thick BBQy sauce Exudate amount (visual) none Texture good! Typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D68 Date 9/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test test 20 mm Maple Mustard by adding fish then bringing to boil Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions ADD FISH/COVER/boil/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 5:37 after element off, 13:56 138 at 3:51 after element off, 12:10 since beginning total time Piece 1 (#3 of MM v3) Piece 2 (#4 of MM v3) (‘square’) Weight in (g) 145.3 145.9 Weight out (g) (fish) 125.9 124 Yield (%) (fish) 86.6% 85.0% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 142.7 142.5 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.2% 97.7% Thickness (mm) 23.3 21.1 Width (mm) 68.8 84.1 Length (mm) 110.6 106.5 Observations sauce starts melting as soon as fish out of freezer piece 2 heated up faster (it was on bottom . . . ) element turned off at 8:19 safety risk? Water boiling out of pot sauce very watery - no squeezing out of bag required Exudate amount (visual) none Texture fairly typical . . . a tiny bit dry/chewy Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes. T3 = water temp T4 = air temp Next Steps a little starch added to sauce Test number RW 674-D67 Date 8/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test 20 mm unscored Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 8:35; 145 F. at 9:00 138 at 6:32; 145 F. at 7:50 Piece 1 (skinnier) Piece 2 Weight in (g) 124.7 128.2 Weight out (g) (fish) 113.8 108.7 Yield (%) (fish) 91.3% 84.8% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 123 126.9 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.6% 99.0% Thickness (mm) 20.2 19.7 Width (mm) 55.4 68.6 Length (mm) 153.9 143.6 Observations probe shifted after taken out warmer to start with a bit fell apart when weighing at very botom of pot removed >138 Exudate amount (visual) very small amount a little in poly folds, makes shapes similar to bubbles Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D66 Date 9/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test sauce applied fresh. Maple Mustard; scored; 20 mm Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off/remove at 138 Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 7:09, 145 F. at 7:30? (probe error . . . ) Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 151.5 Weight out (g) (fish) 134.7 Yield (%) (fish) 88.9% #DIV/0! Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 147.7 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 97.5% #DIV/0! Thickness (mm) 23 Width (mm) 63.8 Length (mm) 137.7 Observations *only one piece in pot. Coil stove boils water faster probe error? Flakes well scored by Rob - different dimensions? Or just b/c scored fresh Exudate amount (visual) not much. A tiny bit in the sauce Texture undercooked a bit Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D65 Date 7/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1 hr Purpose of this test 20 mm no sauce, remove at 138 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 10:00 138 at 10:20 Piece 1 (square) Piece 2 (long and skinny) Weight in (g) 135.1 133 Weight out (g) (fish) 124.4 112.1 Yield (%) (fish) 92.1% 84.3% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 137.9 128 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 102.1% 96.2% Thickness (mm) 21.1 21.8 Width (mm) 73.2 54.5 Length (mm) 122.8 152.9 Observations warmer than usual to start b/c removed at 10:33 wouldn't vacuum not a good vacuum Exudate amount (visual) some in grooves and folds of poly Texture on the chewy side, fairly typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D64 Date 7/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test 20 mm Maple Mustard, remove at 138 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 12:48 138 at 11:48 Piece 1 Piece 2 (higher yield) Weight in (g) 139.6 153.3 Weight out (g) (fish) 121.4 118.5 Yield (%) (fish) 87.0% 77.3% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 144 134 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 103.2% 87.4% Thickness (mm) 22.2 22.4 Width (mm) 58.3 64.5 Length (mm) 138.8 139.6 Observations started a bit warmer than usual Exudate amount (visual) very little in grooves Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D63 Date 7/6/16 Hours logged JB-1/2 Purpose of this test repeat D52 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 10:43; 145 at 11:33 138 at 12:58; 145 at 13:59 Piece 1 (tail) Piece 2 Weight in (g) 126.2 139.5 Weight out (g) (fish) 109 121 Yield (%) (fish) 86.4% 86.7% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 124.6 135.7 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.7% 97.3% Thickness (mm) 21.2 22 Width (mm) 95.8 64.8 Length (mm) 93.5 127.1 Observations some of fish juice/water lost Exudate amount (visual) some in grooves/folds a little in grooves Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D62 Date 7/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test repeat D52 (scored fish baseline - 17 mm, 2 sides, 2 directions) Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 at 13:50; 145 at 15:05 138 at 13:30; 145 at 14:47 Piece 1 Piece 2 (‘square’) Weight in (g) 136.3 135 Weight out (g) (fish) 121.3 119.9 Yield (%) (fish) 89.0% 88.8% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 138.7 133.8 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 101.8% 99.1% Thickness (mm) 22.1 22.3 Width (mm) 55.7 62.8 Length (mm) 140.7 119.02 Observations not a good vacuum seal removed at >145 Exudate amount (visual) some where grooves of poly were Texture typical, a little mushy typical, a little watery Fat between flakes a little yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D61 Date 2/6/2016 Hours logged JB-1/2 hr Purpose of this test test glaze from June 1 - Ginger Wasabi Soy Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138/out at 12:26 (then probe moved); 117 at 10 min; 145 F. at 12:50 Piece 1 Piece 2 (D60) Weight in (g) 139.6 Weight out (g) (fish) 111.8 Yield (%) (fish) 80.1% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 135.9 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 97.3% Thickness (mm) 24.1 Width (mm) 59.8 Length (mm) 118.5 Observations sauce starts melting a little bit corner peeking Exudate amount (visual) not much Texture good Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes. Probe 2 Next Steps increase ginger and wasabi, add a bit of salt, add visuals, thicken Test number RW 674-D60 Date 2/6/2016 Hours logged JB-½ hr Purpose of this test test glaze from June 1 - Maple Mustard Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138/out at 12:24; 123 at 10 min; 145 F. at close to 13:00 if no probe movement Piece 1 Piece 2 (D61) Weight in (g) 145.8 Weight out (g) (fish) 127 Yield (%) (fish) 87.1% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 143.6 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.5% Thickness (mm) 24.5 Width (mm) 58.4 Length (mm) 127.6 Observations piece stuck to tray a bit . . . sticky probe probably not in middle of fish - when taken out piece never reached 145 in middle not a good vacuum Exudate amount (visual) can see blotches through package Texture good Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes - probe 1 Next Steps keep sauce as is Test number RW 674-D59 Date 2/6/2016 Hours logged JB-½ hr Purpose of this test test glaze from June 1 - Miso Citrus Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138/out at 13:39; 100 at 10 min; 145 F. at 14:30 Piece 1 Piece 2 (D58) Weight in (g) 144.5 Weight out (g) (fish) 121.9 Yield (%) (fish) 84.4% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 142.6 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.7% Thickness (mm) 22.1 Width (mm) 57.8 Length (mm) 120.4 average Observations glaze melts very easily; very liquidy in package; sauce too runny pepper very visible element left on for 50 s not completely submerged package not visually appealing - grey colour fish (see pictures) Exudate amount (visual) some exudate visible through package (little clumps) Texture good Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps thicker sauce . . . add vinegar to bring miso out? Test number RW 674-D58 Date 2/6/2016 Hours logged JB-½ hr Purpose of this test test glaze from June 1 - BBQ Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138/out at 12:08; 116 at 10 min; 145 F. at 12:55 Piece 1 Piece 2 = D59 Weight in (g) 159.1 Weight out (g) (fish) 127.5 Yield (%) (fish) 80.1% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 155 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 97.4% Thickness (mm) 22.7 Width (mm) 74.6 Length (mm) 112.7 Observations piece not completely submerged element left on for 50 s probe not secure in fish Exudate amount (visual) some exudate (very little) visible through package Texture good Fat between flakes yes, not a lot Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps sauce needs salt Test number RW 674-D57 Date 31/5/2016 Hours logged SR-2 Purpose of this test Test with Sauce RW 679 - Maple Mustard Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 F. @ 9 min 20 sec Piece 1 - #1 in RW 679 Piece 2 Weight in (g) piece 2 in pot was D-56 Weight out (g) (fish) Yield (%) (fish) Weight out (g) (fish + juice) Yield (%) (fish + juice) Thickness (mm) Width (mm) Length (mm) Observations Silghtly globby sauce Nice mustard, very mild maple Slightly difficult to squeeze sauce out of pouch Exudate amount (visual) Very minimal - mostly in scores and where two sides of poly meet Texture typical Fat between flakes Not noticable, not dry Pictures yes Logger yes T1 Next Steps Test this flavor in Date night Test number RW 674-D56 Date 31/5/2016 Hours logged SR-1 Purpose of this test Test with Sauce RW 680 - Teriyaki Lime Cilantro Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. F22 Cook Time/Temp 138 F. @ 9 min 18 sec Piece 1 - #1 in RW 680 Piece 2 Weight in (g) piece 2 in pot was D-57 Weight out (g) (fish) Yield (%) (fish) Weight out (g) (fish + juice) Yield (%) (fish + juice) Thickness (mm) Width (mm) Length (mm) Observations Warmed slightly waiting for second piece to be prepared No objections to sauce consistancy Flavor - some found it to be too strong of cilantro with an after-taste - both chemical and green tea taste noted - teriyaki is mild Exudate amount (visual) None Texture typical Fat between flakes Not noticable, not dry Pictures yes Logger yes T2 Next Steps Test this flavor in Date night Test number RW 674-D55 Date 31/5/2016 Hours logged JB-1 Purpose of this test repeat D54 w/ roasted garlic glaze Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. (not quite - out of freezer for a while and twice vacuum sealed) Cook Time/Temp 118 at 10 min; 138 at 11:57; 145 at 118 at 10 min; 138 at 12:03; 145 at 12:50 13:10 Piece 1 (triangle) Piece 2 Weight in (g) 141.6 152.7 Weight out (g) (fish) 119.2 128.7 Yield (%) (fish) 84.2% 84.3% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 138.1 148.6 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 97.5% 97.3% Thickness (mm) 23.6 24.6 Width (mm) 75.2 59.1 Length (mm) 96.6 137.4 Observations some of glaze turned to liquid by the time package went into pot both bage had a bit of condensation in them by the end Exudate amount (visual) a very little in grooves Texture typical Fat between flakes not a lot, doesn't flake well yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D54 Date 31/5/2016 Hours logged JB-1 hr Purpose of this test test glazed scored salmon (17 mm, 2 sides, 2 directions; Creamy Dill 30/5/2016) Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch: in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 97 at 10 min; 138 at 14:42; 97 at 10 min; 138 at 14:22; 145 F. at 17:10 145 F. at 15:30 Piece 1 (square) Piece 2 (rectangle) Weight in (g) 151.9 131.5 Weight out (g) (fish) 126.3 110.5 Yield (%) (fish) 83.1% 84.0% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 149.9 129 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.7% 98.1% Thickness (mm) 25 23.6 Width (mm) 77.9 55.5 Length (mm) 112.8 128.6 Observations glaze starts to melt while handling while measuring pouch 2 left in water until 1 reached 138 F., i.e. removed when it was at least 139 F. vacuum not completely tight - condensation in package corner of pouch 1 above water Exudate amount (visual) some, in grooves, clump on bottom Texture a bit mushy, typical typical Fat between flakes some Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D53 Date 26/5/2016 Hours logged JB-1 hr Purpose of this test repeat D52 - scored fish baseline (17 mm, 2 sides, 2 directions, JB 19/5/2016) Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ 12:02 Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 127.8 106.8 Weight out (g) (fish) 113.4 95.8 Yield (%) (fish) 88.7% 89.7% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 126.2 106 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.7% 99.3% Thickness (mm) 21.8 21 Width (mm) 49.2 45.9 Length (mm) Observations room temp: ~81.5 F. Exudate amount (visual) fair bit where folds in poly were Texture not oily . . . watery/dry Fat between flakes yes. Peels off a bit Pictures yes. Piece 1 on left Logger yes. Piece 1 = probe Next Steps repeat Test number RW 674-D52 Date 26/5/2016 Hours logged JB-1 hr Purpose of this test scored fish baseline (17 mm, 2 sides, 2 directions, JB 19/5/2016) Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ 11:30 Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 127.6 122.8 Weight out (g) (fish) 108.6 110.1 Yield (%) (fish) 85.1% 89.7% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 126.7 121.6 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 99.3% 99.0% Thickness (mm) 21.8 21.3 Width (mm) 76.7 56.5 Length (mm) 103.4 118.6 Observations room temp: ~81 F. doesn't flake well Exudate amount (visual) on sides (poly folds) and in grooves, also between flakes Texture a little chewy Fat between flakes yes, a bit Pictures yes. Piece 1 on left Logger yes Next Steps repeat Test number RW 674-D51 Date 25/5/2016 Hours logged JB-1 hr Purpose of this test repeat D50 (remove at 138 F.) Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 F. at 9:36, 145 at 10:10 Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 127.1 125.5 Weight out (g) (fish) 114.6 116.8 Yield (%) (fish) 90.2% 93.1% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 125.6 124.5 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.8% 99.2% Thickness (mm) 22 35 Width (mm) 68.2 58.6 Length (mm) 117.6 90.3 Observations by the time fish out of pot, already at 141 F. room temp: 73.4 F. Exudate amount (visual) some, on bottom/sides, where poly wrinkles are Texture typical, very slightly dry Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes. Probe piece on left Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D50 Date 25/5/2016 Hours logged JB 1 Purpose of this test remove fish at 138 F. and observe temperature Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/acid fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 138 F. at 12:44, 145 at 13:20 Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 138.3 120 Weight out (g) (fish) 122.2 108.2 Yield (%) (fish) 88.4% 90.2% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 136.8 119 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.9% 99.2% Thickness (mm) 23.2 29.2 Width (mm) 62.9 52.3 Length (mm) 118.5 104.7 Observations room temp: 72.8 F. one corner floating Exudate amount (visual) a little; on sides/bottom Texture typical, a bit on the dry side Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes. Probe piece on left Logger yes Next Steps repeat Test number RW 674-D49 Date 24/5/2016 Hours logged JB-1 hr Purpose of this test repeat D-48 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ never reached Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 117.6 130.2 Weight out (g) (fish) 108.2 120 Yield (%) (fish) 92.0% 92.2% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 108.2 129.3 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 92.0% 99.3% Thickness (mm) 21.7 28.2 Width (mm) 44 49.4 Length (mm) 148.5 123.9 Observations 135 at 9:22; room temp 75 F. fish flakes apart very easily Exudate amount (visual) hardly any Texture typical, a bit watery Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes. Probe piece on right Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D48 Date May 24, 2016 Hours logged JB-1 hr Purpose of this test test temp. rise after fish removed from pot, take out at 135 F. Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ 13:30 Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 134.1 128.6 Weight out (g) (fish) 123.5 117.9 Yield (%) (fish) 92.1% 91.7% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 132.8 128.4 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 99.0% 99.8% Thickness (mm) 21.9 30.8 Width (mm) 60.2 54 Length (mm) 125.8 95.2 Observations 135 at 10:52; room temp 74 F. temp goes down a bit once fish taken out/probe moves around, then goes back up Exudate amount (visual) a little Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps repeat Test number RW 674-D47 Date May 24, 2016 Hours logged JB-1 hr Purpose of this test test temp. rise after fish removed from pot rep 2 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ 13:51 Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 132.8 127.1 Weight out (g) (fish) 120.2 114.2 Yield (%) (fish) 90.5% 89.9% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 131.4 127.3 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.9% 100.2% Thickness (mm) 22.1 26.6 Width (mm) 68.1 62 Length (mm) 108.5 109.2 Observations corner floating Exudate amount (visual) a little. Forms along ridges of poly bag Texture typical, chewy/dry in some parts Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps next test: remove at 135 F. Test number RW 674-D46 Date May 24, 2016 Hours logged JB 1 hr Purpose of this test test temp. rise after fish removed from pot Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ 12:56 Code Pouch in-house poly Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 135 120.9 Weight out (g) (fish) 121.5 105.4 Yield (%) (fish) 90.0% 87.2% Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 133.5 119.7 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.9% 99.0% Thickness (mm) 22.3 18.2 Width (mm) 60.7 67.2 Length (mm) 119.6 137.8 Observations corner floating fish put onto plate at room temp (70 F.) Exudate amount (visual) some Texture typical, a little chewy Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps look at datalogger to see if time can be shortened try removing at 135 F. Test number RW 674-D45 Date May 20, 2016 Hours logged 1 Purpose of this test Continue testing - Bring back to hard rolling boil after adding fish, 22 mm, in-house poly/change from last test to eliminate lid gap Target to reduce cook time to 10 min. Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil to hard rolling boil/add fish/cover/bring back to hard boil/turn off heat Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ 12 m 49 s Pot returned to boil @ 43 sec Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 125.9 129.7 Weight out (g) (fish) 112.4 112.5 Yield (%) (fish) 89.28 86.74 Thickness (mm) 22.58 22.26 Width (mm) 62.3 50.26 Length (mm) 104.3 136.76 Observations Exudate amount (visual) mimimal Texture typical Fat between flakes slight Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D44 Date May 20, 2016 Hours logged 2 Purpose of this test Test Bring back to hard rolling boil after adding fish. 22 mm, in-house poly/change from last test to eliminate lid gap Target to reduce cook time to 10 min. Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil to hard rolling boil/add fish/cover/bring back to hard boil/turn off heat Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ 9 m 7 s Pot returned to boil @ 34 sec Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 124.7 124.6 Weight out (g) (fish) 112.4 116.4 Yield (%) (fish) 90.14 93.42 Thickness (mm) 21.3 21.8 Width (mm) 75.59 57.48 Length (mm) 117.9 125.5 Observations Exudate amount (visual) slight on 1pc, almost nil on other Texture typical Fat between flakes slight on tail/probe pc but more on other Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D43 Date May 19, 2016 Hours logged 1 Purpose of this test Test Bring back to boil after adding fish. 22 mm, in-house poly/change from last test to eliminate lid gap Target to reduce cook time to 10 min. Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/bring back to boil/turn off heat Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ 11 m 17 s Pot returned to boil @ 53 sec Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 138.9 120.2 Weight out (g) (fish) 126.7 110.9 Yield (%) (fish) 91.22 92.26 Thickness (mm) 21.3 22.88 Width (mm) 53.64 56.67 Length (mm) 123.03 136.91 Observations Pot returned to boil at 53 seconds water was at light boil with steam (bubbles break surface) from memory, coil range appears to bring pot back to boil faster - verify? Exudate amount (visual) almost nil Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D42 Date May 19, 2016 Hours logged 2 Purpose of this test Test Bring back to boil after adding fish. 22 mm, in-house poly Target to reduce cook time to 10 min. Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil Water quantity 8 cups Stove type coil Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/bring back to boil/turn off heat Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ 10 m 29 s Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 127.8 133.8 Weight out (g) (fish) 116.9 120.5 Yield (%) (fish) 91.47 90.06 Thickness (mm) 21.59 21.11 Width (mm) 77.41 74.99 Length (mm) 88.09 111.74 Observations Pot returned to boil at 20 seconds Should arrange probe through lid to eliminate gap water was at full hard boil with lots of steam Exudate amount (visual) very minimum Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Should arrange probe through lid to eliminate gap Test number RW 674-D41 Date May 12, 2016 Hours logged 45 mins Purpose of this test baseline testing, 22 mm, 145, only one piece of salmon to try and cook completely in retort Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch gold Al retort bag Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ 16 m 42 s Piece 1 Weight in (g) 114.3 Weight out (g) (fish) 103.4 Yield (%) (fish) 90.46369204 Thickness (mm) 20.3 Width (mm) 58.2 Length (mm) 125.1 Observations probe was very likely not in center of fish; salmon cooked properly and mostly evenly when only one piece in pot; only very slightly pink right next to the fat line Exudate amount (visual) fair bit on both sides Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D40 Date May 12, 2016 Hours logged 1 hr Purpose of this test baseline testing, 22 mm, 145, RETORT BAG Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch 1. gold Al retort bag Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz 2. poly Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ 15 m 25 s interior temp of fish 2 in poly bag at this time = ~160 F. Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 137.2 129.4 Weight out (g) (fish) 126.9 113.8 Yield (%) (fish) 92.49271137 87.94435858 Thickness (mm) 22.12 22.01 Width (mm) 58.8 58.2 Length (mm) 128.1 125.8 Observations can't vacuum seal retort bag because not enough heat slow to heat up at end probe not necessarily in the middle; bag not completely in water piece 1 was very pink in middle around fat line, probably because piece 2 was resting against it there Exudate amount (visual) a fair bit on piece 1, not as much on piece 2 Texture piece 2 was typical but a bit on the tough side; piece 1 was typical in the cooked parts and undercooked in the pink part Fat between flakes yes but not much on piece 1 Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D39 Date May 11, 2016 Hours logged ½ hr Purpose of this test baseline testing, 22 mm, 145, CHEESECLOTH Raw material Modified Chilean Package Cheesecloth Code Pouch Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ see datalogger Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 111.4 111.5 Weight out (g) (fish) 91.9 93.3 Yield (%) (fish) 82.49551167 83.67713004 Thickness (mm) 20.9 20.1 Width (mm) 46.7 48.4 Length (mm) 139.5 134.6 Observations salmon was taken out after 16 minutes (177 F.) Exudate amount (visual) some on bottoms of pieces (small amount) Texture a little bit tough because it was overcooked Fat between flakes yes Pictures no Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D38 Date May 11, 2016 Hours logged ½ hr Purpose of this test baseline testing, 22 mm, 145, CHEESECLOTH Raw material Modified Chilean Package Cheesecloth Code Pouch Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ 11 m 0 s Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 125.4 126.4 Weight out (g) (fish) 111.7 111.2 Yield (%) (fish) 89.07496013 87.97468354 Thickness (mm) 21.4 19.1 Width (mm) 94.5 95.1 Length (mm) 78.1 95.4 Observations cheesecloth (or method of cooking) makes surface of salmon have lines . . . see picture Exudate amount (visual) almost none on one, a little bit on piece 2 Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D37 Date May 11, 2016 Hours logged 1 hr Purpose of this test baseline testing, 22 mm, 145, CHEESECLOTH Raw material Modified Chilean Package Cheesecloth Code Pouch Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ 9 m 47 s Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 130.7 112.4 Weight out (g) (fish) 116.1 99.5 Yield (%) (fish) 88.82938026 88.52313167 Thickness (mm) 19.6 22.1 Width (mm) 47.8 44.7 Length (mm) 160.4 143.7 Observations there could be bits of cheesecloth still stuck to the salmon Exudate amount (visual) none Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D36 Date May 11, 2016 Hours logged ½ hr Purpose of this test baseline testing, 22 mm, poly, 145, GLAZE Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ 11 m 37 s Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 126 135.1 Weight out (g) (fish) 109.6 114.2 Yield (%) (fish) 86.98412698 84.52997779 Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 129.2 132.2 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 102.5396825 97.85344189 Thickness (mm) 20.5 22.2 Width (mm) 59.7 60.7 Length (mm) 126.4 130.6 Observations Exudate amount (visual) none Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D35 Date 5/11/2016 Hours logged ½ hr Purpose of this test baseline testing, 22 mm, poly, 145, GLAZE Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ 10 m + ~30 s (check datalogger) Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 131.4 148.8 Weight out (g) (fish) 111.5 124.1 Yield (%) (fish) 84.85540335 83.40053763 Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 128.9 146.4 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.09741248 98.38709677 Thickness (mm) 21.97 21.67 Width (mm) 58.4 65.16 Length (mm) 146.23 144.68 Observations one corner floated Exudate amount (visual) none on 1, 2 had some in juice and a little on piece itself Texture 1 was typical, 2 had a little bit of a ‘non-cooked’ texture, maybe because of exudate Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D34 Date 5/11/2016 Hours logged ½ hr Purpose of this test baseline testing, 22 mm, poly, 145, GLAZE Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ 11 m 40 s Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 144.7 139.3 Weight out (g) (fish) 125.4 121.7 Yield (%) (fish) 86.66205943 87.36539842 Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 142.8 138.1 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.68693849 99.13854989 Thickness (mm) 21 22.9 Width (mm) 70.2 60.8 Length (mm) 110.2 123.6 Observations (these fish were in the freezer after vacuum packed for a while) piece 1 broke apart with handling Exudate amount (visual) none Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D33 Date 5/11/2016 Hours logged ½ hr Purpose of this test baseline testing, 22 mm, poly, 145, GLAZE Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ ~12 min (check datalogger) Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 138.7 122.9 Weight out (g) (fish) 118.4 101.7 Yield (%) (fish) 85.36409517 82.75020342 Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 134.6 121.3 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 97.04397981 98.69812856 Thickness (mm) 22.4 21.5 Width (mm) 51.9 40.7 Length (mm) 136.2 164.1 Observations both pieces fell apart with handling Exudate amount (visual) none Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D32 Date 5/11/2016 Hours logged 1 hr Purpose of this test baseline testing, 22 mm, poly, 145, GLAZE Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Packaging around tray Glazed yes Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non-stick pot Cover type glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat-top Results: Cook Method/Instructions boil/add fish/cover/turn off Start Temp −15 C. Cook Time/Temp 145 F. @ 10 m 50 s Piece 1 Piece 2 Weight in (g) 135.4 135 Weight out (g) (fish) 118.6 115 Yield (%) (fish) 87.59231905 85.18518519 Weight out (g) (fish + juice) 132.8 133 Yield (%) (fish + juice) 98.07976366 98.51851852 Thickness (mm) 20.2 21.6 Width (mm) 74.07 77.8 Length (mm) 97.02 107.1 Observations Glaze starts melting in vaccum sealer Exudate amount (visual) a small amount on piece 2, none on piece 1 Texture typical Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D31 Date 5/10/2016 Hours logged JB-0.5 hrs Purpose of this test baseline testing, 22 mm, poly, 145 F. Raw material Package Code Modified Chilean Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type clear glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp −15 C. Cook time/temp 145 F. @ 10 m 10 s piece w/probe piece 2 Weight in (g) 127.5 124.8 Weight out (g) 111.4 114.3 Yield (%) 87.37 91.59 Thickness (mm) 20.60 21.58 Width (mm) 49.3 51.6 Length (mm) 134.3 143.4 Volume (mm3) 136392.39 159679.92 Observations Exudate amount (visual) almost none Texture typical mouth feel, nice fat Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D30 Date 5/10/2016 Hours logged JB-0.5 hrs Purpose of this test baseline testing, 22 mm, poly, 145 F. Raw material Package Code Modified Chilean Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type clear glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp −15 c. Cook time/temp 145 F. @ 12 m 33 s piece w/probe piece 2 Weight in (g) 135.6 129.7 Weight out (g) 120.8 116.3 Yield (%) 89.09 89.67 Thickness (mm) 20.46 22.12 Width (mm) 67.5 65.8 Length (mm) 108.1 108.8 Volume (mm3) 149291.51 158357.96 Observations Some gapping in piece 1 Exudate amount (visual) almost none Texture typical mouth feel, nice fat Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D29 Date 5/10/2016 Hours logged JB-0.5 hrs Purpose of this test baseline testing, 22 mm, poly, 145 F. Raw material Package Code Modified Chilean Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type clear glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp −15 C. Cook time/temp 145 F. @ 12 m 15 s piece w/probe piece 2 Weight in (g) 133.9 123.9 Weight out (g) 117.3 109.1 Yield (%) 87.60 88.05 Thickness (mm) 21.04 21.33 Width (mm) 52.4 52.9 Length (mm) 151.25 146.8 Volume (mm3) 166752.52 165642.81 Observations an end of piece 1 broke off as sliding out of package. Piece 2 fell apart when turning over for picture. Exudate amount (visual) hardly any on both pieces Texture typical mouth feel, nice fat Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes. Water probe not placed in water until ~8 mins into test Next Steps Test number RW 674-D28 Date 5/10/2016 Hours logged JB-1 hr Purpose of this test baseline testing, 22 mm, poly, 145 F., square pieces Raw material Package Code Modified Chilean Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type clear glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp −15 C. Cook time/temp 145 F. @ 12 m 22 s piece w/probe piece 2 Weight in (g) 130.1 123.2 Weight out (g) 117.8 112.6 Yield (%) 90.55 91.40 Thickness (mm) 21.41 21.99 Width (mm) 90.2 97.5 Length (mm) 76.9 65.85 Volume (mm3) 148507.90 141184.05 Observations One corner floated. Exudate amount (visual) a little on piece 1, almost nil on other Texture typical mouth feel, nice fat Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D27 Date 5/10/2016 Hours logged JB-2 hrs Sherrie-2 hrs Purpose of this test baseline testing, 22 mm, poly, 145 F., long narrow pieces Raw material Package Code Modified Chilean Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 22 mm 4.5 oz Species Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type clear glass Heat setting boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp −15 C. Cook time/temp 145 F. @ 14 m 32 s piece w/probe piece 2 Weight in (g) 136 120.7 Weight out (g) 124.7 105.1 Yield (%) 91.69 87.08 Thickness (mm) 21.67 21.24 Width (mm) 51.12 49.9 Length (mm) 147.8 131.9 Volume (mm3) 163728.47 139797.64 Observations One corner floated. Piece 2 had some gapping. Exudate amount (visual) some on one piece, almost none on other. Texture typical mouth feet, nice fat Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D-26 Date May 6, 2016 Hours logged 1 Purpose of this test Compare (w/ D-25) 22 mm thick - in poly vs direct to water (in cheesecloth - steep) Raw material Package Code Modified Chilean Pouch cheese cloth Dimensions 22 mm thick 4.5 oz Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting Boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp −15 C. Cook time/temp 145 F. @14 min piece w/probe piece 2 Weight in 131.1 135.6 Weight out 117.1 121.3 Yield 89.32 89.45 Thickness mm 22.12 21.85 Width 65.33 79.52 Length 112.09 92.65 Observations Observations Exudate amount (visual) none Texture Fat between flakes minimal, less than the comparison fish Pictures yes Logger Yes (no water reading, 2nd probe in other fish) Next Steps Test number RW 674-D-25 Date May 6, 2016 Hours logged 2 Purpose of this test Compare (w/ D-26) 22 mm thick - in poly vs direct to water (in cheesecloth - steep) Raw material Package Code Modified Chilean Pouch in house poly Dimensions 22 mm thick 4.5 oz Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting Boil then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp −15 C. Cook time/temp 145 F. @ approx 14 min - PROBE FAIL - fish taken out of pot when other was cooked piece w/probe piece 2 Weight in 136.0 134.4 Weight out 119.2 119.8 Yield 87.65 89.14 Thickness mm 21.71 21.57 Width 67.22 64.76 Length 117.37 116.05 Observations Temperature climbed too quickly, determined after test that probe has a short Observations Exudate amount (visual) minimal Texture Fat between flakes More than the comparison D-26 in water) Pictures yes Logger No Next Steps Test number RW 674-D-24 Date May 3, 2016 Hours logged 1 Purpose of this test Retest - D-1 with no “plastic” Raw material Package Code Modified Chilean Pouch cheesecloth Dimensions Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp −15 C. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 18 min 43 sec piece w/probe piece 2 16 min 145.9 Weight in 132.6 127.2 17 min 150.9 Weight out 116.6 107.7 18 min 155.3 Yield 87.93 84.67 Thickness mm 22.77 21.5 Width 73.58 53.22 Length 83.9 130.66 Observations This test had the most noticible difference between the two piece of fish - just chance or does the water exposure amplify differences? Observations Probe piece dense and dry and chewy, other pc flaky moist Exudate amount (visual) almost nil Texture some slime, slightly more chewy than in pouch, wet bite Fat between flakes Yes - more in 1 piece Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test number RW 674-D-23 Date May 3, 2016 Hours logged 1 Purpose of this test Retest - D-1 with no “plastic” ** Error - heat not turned off for 2 min*** Raw material Package Code Modified Chilean Pouch cheesecloth Dimensions Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add fish, cover, turn off burner *****error - pot not trned off for 2 min** Start temp −15 C. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 12 min 53 sec piece w/probe piece 2 Weight in 138.9 120.5 Weight out 122.3 104.6 Yield 88.05 86.80 Thickness mm 21.65 22.16 Width 80.65 47.26 Length 97.17 146.49 Observations delicate at ends slime not as noticable as D-21 when probe pc squeezed - fat rose to surface after cooking Observations Exudate amount (visual) almost nil Texture slightly more chewy than in pouch, wet bite Fat between flakes Yes - more in probe piece Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Need to retest this correctly Test number RW 674-D-22 Date May 3, 2016 Hours logged 1 Purpose of this test Test 2 × 4.5 oz - 22 mm - in poly pouch as comparison to D-21 Raw material Package Code Modified Chilean 4.5 oz Pouch in house poly Dimensions 22 mm Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add pouches of fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp −15 C. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 21 min 06 sec piece w/probe piece 2 14 min 130.1 Weight in 140.9 133.1 15 min 136.9 Weight out 126.0 121.5 16 min 142.3 Yield 89.43 91.28 17 min 147.0 18 min 150.8 Thickness mm 22.3 22.2 19 min 153.3 Width 71.00 48.25 20 min 155.6 Length 97.73 144.35 Observations 1 corner floating 1 pc greyer and less attrctive - it is best taste and texture Observations Exudate amount (visual) minimal Texture pc with probe is chewier and drier than other pc Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Continue 22 mm testing Test number RW 674-D-21 Date May 3, 2016 Hours logged 2 Purpose of this test Test 2 × 4.5 oz - 22 mm thick pieces without pouch (use cheesecloth “steep”), 4.5 oz Boil water, add fish, cover, turn off burner Raw material Package Code Modified Chilean Pouch cheesecloth Dimensions Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp −15 C. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 22 min 27 sec piece w/probe piece 2 125 @ 12 min Weight in 129.5 126.6 142 @ 15 min Weight out 112.2 108.5 144.5 @ 16 min Yield 86.64 85.70 148 @ 17 min 150 @ 18 min Thickness mm 22.02 22.60 152.9 @ 19 min Width 48 38 154.7 @ 20 min Length 115.7 153 156 @ 21 min Observations Wondering if water/fat which would have been enclosed in pouch during previous testing acted ad insulator/heat transfer? Very delicate at this ends Slimy texture between some flakes Observations Exudate amount (visual) Very minimal Texture slightly watery bite, most is typical chew with some areas more chewy slimy between some flakes Fat between flakes Yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Need to retest this (D-23 & 24) aditionally test 22 mm in poly for comparison (D-22) Test number RW 674-D-20 Date Apr. 21, 2016 Hours logged 1 Purpose of this test Re-test of D-19 Test Mylar pouch from Multivac **note that fishh arrived slightly thawed from Multivac** Raw material Package Code Modified Chilean 4.5 oz Pouch Mylar/Multivac Dimensions Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add pouches of fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp −15 C. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 21 min piece w/probe piece 2 140 @ 16:40 Weight in 133 132.1 Weight out 122.9 121.8 143 @ 17:10 Yield 92.41 92.20 145 @ 17:30 Thickness mm 24.75 w/mylar 0 Width 0 0 Observations Same as D-19 Observations Exudate amount (visual) Not much Texture slight tough, could be due to thaw cycle, nice flake Fat between flakes some Pictures yes Logger Next Steps verify this test Test number RW 674-D-19 Date Apr. 21, 2016 Hours logged 2 Purpose of this test Test Mylar pouch from Multivac **note that fishh arrived slightly thawed from Multivac** Raw material Package Code Modified Chilean 4.5 oz Pouch Mylar/Multivac Dimensions Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add pouches of fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp −15 C. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 25 min 40 sec piece w/probe piece 2 140 @ 20:30 Weight in 0 0 Weight out 0 0 143 @ 21:20 Yield #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 145 @ 21:50 Thickness mm 24.75 w/mylar 0 Width 0 0 Observations Mylar held together Need to check mylar measurement and subtract Observations Exudate amount (visual) Not much Texture slight tough, could be due to thaw cycle Fat between flakes Pictures yes Logger Next Steps verify this test Test number RW 674-D-18 Date Apr. 14, 2016 Hours logged 2 Purpose of this test Test 2 pouch with larger than 19-20 mm thick target, 4.5 oz - for baseline Boil water, add pouches, cover, turn off burner Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add pouches of fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp 4 F. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 11 min 54 sec piece w/probe piece 2 Weight in 119.2 129.2 Weight out 108.5 118.0 Yield 91.02 91.33 Thickness mm 21.48 24.85 Width 50.91 51.55 Observations Slightly nested at the first, floated apart while cooking Observations Exudate amount (visual) mild Texture typical for D series/Atl. Salmon - good chew, moist Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Continue to test different thickness of fish. (4.5 oz) Test number RW 674-D-17 Date Apr. 13, 2016 Hours logged 1 Purpose of this test Test 2 pouch with larger than 19-20 mm thick target, 4.5 oz - for baseline Boil water, add pouches, cover, turn off burner ***error, boiled for 4 min** Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions ** ERROR boiled 4 min**bring water to boil, add pouches of fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp 4 F. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 12 min 45 sec piece w/probe piece 2 Weight in 130.7 131.5 Weight out 116.1 117.9 Yield 88.83 89.66 Thickness mm 23.69 26.89 Width 80.9 54.11 Observations Error - did not turn off pot for 4 min Observations Exudate amount (visual) moderate one pc on one side, rest mild Texture typical for D series/Atl. Salmon Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Continue to test different thickness of fish. (4.5 oz) Test number RW 674-D-16 Date Apr. 13, 2016 Hours logged 1 Purpose of this test Test 2 pouch with larger than 19-20 mm thick target, 4.5 oz - for baseline Boil water, add pouches, cover, turn off burner Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add pouches of fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp 4 F. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 16 min 15 sec piece w/probe piece 2 Weight in 129.4 124.7 Weight out 114.9 109.9 Yield 88.79 88.13 Thickness mm 25.75 28.49 Width 45.14 55.2 Observations Nothing unusual Observations Exudate amount (visual) very mild Texture typical for D series/Atl. Salmon Fat between flakes visible in some places, not in others. More visible in probe piece Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Continue to test different thickness of fish. (4.5 oz) Test number RW 674-D-15 Date Apr. 13, 2016 Hours logged 2 Purpose of this test Test BEVEL cut Boil water, add pouches, cover, turn off burner Raw material Hand cut Package Code Sobeys Pouch in-house poly Dimensions Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add pouches of fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp 4 F. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 12 min piece w/probe filler piece Weight in 120.7 111.1 Weight out 106.9 98.0 Yield 88.57 88.21 Thickness mm 20.03 14.89 Width 69.55 77.38 Observations Thermometer partially broke out of portion, not the point but instead rotated out of edge Observations Exudate amount (visual) excess on top of one, moderate top of other. Minor on bottom and sides, exudate Texture too soft, mush between flakes - exudate Fat between flakes none visible, minor feel of it in mouth Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test Bevel cut with supplier cut portions - is the fish the problem or due to cutting through the flakes? Test number RW 674-D-14 Date Apr. 6, 2016 Hours logged 2 Purpose of this test Test 2 pouch with larger than 19-20 mm thick target, 4.5 oz - for baseline Boil water, add pouches, cover, when pot is back to boil - turn off burner Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add pouches of fish, cover, bring water back to boil, turn off burner Start temp 19.2 F. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 18 min 46 sec piece w/probe filler piece Weight in 133.4 124.5 Weight out 112.1 110.0 Yield 84.03 88.35 Thickness mm 26.48 26.72 Observations 1 pc floated on one corner - this corner visually cooked slower, but was fully cooked when center was 158 seemed to be more fat purge in this test - pc with no probe pc with probe had the dry area, pc no probe had more purge Observations unsure if the dry area is the the same corner that floated Exudate amount (visual) minor, all over complete surfaces - except corner that floated, this area has more Texture typical firmness, moist Fat between flakes yes - except one small center area of one piece very little fat - is this the fat that Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Continue to test different thickness of fish. Test number RW 674-D-13 Date Apr. 4, 2016 Hours logged 4 Purpose of this test Test oven bags - poly inner with paper overlay on ¾ of outside Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch oven bags - Ig & sm/ poly w/paper outer Dimensions Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting Boil, then turn off Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add pouches of fish, cover, bring water back to boil, turn off burner Start temp Cook time/temp fail - 16 min not cooked due to floating - still 129.5 F. piece w/probe filler piece pc 2 in poly bag Weight in 125.2 124.7 Weight out 0 0 Yield 0.00 0.00 Thickness mm 19.74 22.53 Observations Probe likely crooked at first as temp climbed too fast - adjustment made Floating, fish almost half out of water - did not cook - test abandoned Plastic seems brittle close to where heated. Observations Air seems to be leaking near probe hole. (Which is opposite paper seam) Smaller bags - unable to find a vacuum level that would remove enough air, yet not blow up bag. For all, can pull apart seams in places Exudate amount (visual) Texture Fat between flakes Pictures No Logger No Next Steps No further testing of oven bag unless Test number RW 674-D-12 Date Apr. 1, 2016 Hours logged 1 Purpose of this test Test 2 pouch with 19-20 mm thick target, 4.5 oz Boil water, add pouches, cover, when pot is back to boil - turn off burner Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add pouches of fish, cover, bring water back to boil, turn off burner Start temp 19.4 F. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 12 min 10 sec piece w/probe filler piece Weight in 125.8 121.2 Weight out 109.4 105.2 Yield 86.96 86.80 Thickness mm 20.16 18.5 Observations Fish pouches did not nest together Water back to boil @ 1 min. 53 sec. Continued to boil (bubbles break surface) for 5 min Observations Exudate amount (visual) minor, all over complete surfaces Texture typical firmness, moist Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test different thickness of fish. Without bringing back to boil Test number RW 674-D-11 Date Apr. 1, 2016 Hours logged 1 Purpose of this test Verify D-9 Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add pouches of fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp 18.6 F. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 13 min 11 sec piece w/probe filler piece Weight in 126.3 127.5 Weight out 111.6 116.4 Yield 88.36 91.29 Thickness mm 18.26 21.3 Observations Appears that top edge may not be completely submerged (difficult to determine during first steam/condensation on lid) when cleared, it was a very small edge out of water Observations More steam loss than usual as weather strip started to let go when positioning lid Exudate amount (visual) minor, all over complete surfaces - similar to D-9 Texture typical firmness, good similar to D-9 Fat between flakes yes similar to D-9 Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Test bringing back to boil then turn off heat (time boil) Test number RW 674-D-10 Date Apr. 1, 2016 Hours logged 1 Purpose of this test Not intended test due to error in not turning off burner Test became boil for 2 min then turn off heat, was back at hard boil Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add pouches of fish, cover, ** burner turned off after 2 min. ** turn off burner Start temp 21.9 F. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 9 min 24 sec piece w/probe filler piece Weight in 126.6 121.4 Weight out 111.5 109.0 Yield 88.07 89.79 Thickness mm 20.69 20.06 Observations Water probe - is ontop of a pouch due to alignment of access ports/fish/fish probe - therefore it is possible that proper water temperature is not being recorded water at hard boil whene discovered at 2 min Exudate amount (visual) minor, all over complete surfaces Texture typical firmness, good Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Due to error in this test, next step is to verify D-9 Test number RW 674-D-9 Date Apr. 1, 2016 Hours logged 2 Purpose of this test Test 2 pouch w/ 1 piece ea, 19-20 mm thickness target, 4.5 oz monitor if amount of water needs to change to accomidate 2 Add fish, cover and turn off heat Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups - enough Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add pouches of fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp 19.9 F. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 9 min 59 sec piece w/probe filler piece Weight in 126.0 124.7 Weight out 109.7 111.4 Yield 87.06 89.33 Thickness mm 19.24 19.37 Observations Fish pouches did not nest together Water probe was not likely properly submerged at first, adjusted after lid cleared Exudate amount (visual) minor, all over complete surfaces Texture moist, great mouthfeel (fat) Fat between flakes yes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps Verify this test Test number RW 674-D-8 Date Mar. 31, 2016 Hours logged 2 Purpose of this test Test 2 pieces, 19-20 mm thickness target test if amount of water needs to change ** error in test - forgot to turn off pot for 5 min, 20 sec Raw material Modified Chilean Package Code Pouch in-house poly Dimensions Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add pouches of fish, cover, turn off burner ** this test pot on for 5 min. 20 sec. Start temp 19 F. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 13 min 6 sec piece w/probe filler piece Weight in 118.9 112.3 Weight out 101.9 100.9 Yield 85.70 89.85 Thickness mm 20.72 21.91 Observations fish did not seem to sit tightly together (this was a concern) piece with probe broke from rough handling while removing from pouch Exudate amount (visual) very little, all over complete surfaces Texture moist, nice fat Fat between flakes yes, visible and in mouth feel Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps test 2 × 4.5 oz, 19-20 mm traget, turn water off when fish added to pot Test number RW 674-D-7 Date Mar. 11, 2016 Hours logged 1 Purpose of this test Data collection reverse sous vide - cooking until fish is 158 F., thin tail, targeting 15 min Raw material Package Code 1050100 Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 19 mm Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add pouch of fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp −13 C. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 10 min. - caution that due to thinness thermometer may be off center fish liquid Weight in 166.0 Weight out 147.8 16.4 Yield 89.04 Thickness 19 mm Observations full set up does not fit into pot due to size of fish - did this cause pressure on thermometer to push too close to surface? There does not seem to be evidence of this in the cooked piece. Exudate amount (visual) very little Texture dry Fat between flakes minimal Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps continue thin tail to verify Test number RW 674-D-6 Date Mar. 11, 2016 Hours logged 1 Purpose of this test Data collection reverse sous vide - cooking until fish is 158 F. Raw material Package Code 1050100 Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 27 mm Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add pouch of fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp −13 C. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 22 min. 27 sec fish liquid Weight in 167.0 Weight out 143.9 21.3 Yield 86.17 Thickness 27 mm Observations Not much fat in liquid Exudate amount (visual) some mostly on edge Texture dry Fat between flakes yes, not as much as some previous, visible Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps try thinner piece - tail Test number RW 674-D-5 Date Mar. 9, 2016 Hours logged 2 Purpose of this test Data collection reverse sous vide - cooking until fish falls to danger zone Raw material Package Code 1050100 Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 29.5 mm Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description non stick pot Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add pouch of fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp −13 C. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 22 min 140 F. @ 1 hour 39 min fish liquid Weight in 181.7 Weight out 150.7 27.7 Yield 82.94 Thickness 29.5 Observations Floated slightly Exudate amount (visual) some on fat line side Texture moist center to dry tips Fat between flakes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps pull out fish at earlier stage (not after cool) 158 F., 170 F., 15 min Test number RW 674-D-4 Date Mar. 8, 2016 Hours logged 2 Purpose of this test Data collection reverse sous vide - cooking until fish falls to danger zone Raw material Package Code 1050100 Pouch in-house poly Dimensions 30.25 mm Specie Atlantic Salmon Packaging around tray Glazed no Other package info Skin on/off off Cooking method Pot description stainless steel Cover type modified clear glass Heat setting High Water quantity 8 cups Stove type flat top Results: Cook Method/instructions bring water to boil, add pouch of fish, cover, turn off burner Start temp −13 C. Cook time/temp 158 F. @ 22 min 140 F. @ 2 hours fish liquid Weight in 179.4 Weight out 149.3 28.4 Yield 83.22 Thickness 30.25 Observations Floated slightly, liquid very clear with minimal fat (less than previous) Exudate amount (visual) minimal Texture moist center to dry tips Fat between flakes Pictures yes Logger yes Next Steps

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Purpose of Test Data collection reverse sous vide - cooking until fish falls to danger zone Data collection reverse sous vide - cooking until fish is 158 F. Data collection reverse sous vide - cooking until fish is 158 F., thin tail, targeting 15 min Test 2 pieces, 19-20 mm thickness target; test if amount of water needs to change Test 2 pouch w/ 1 piece ea, 19-20 mm thickness target, 4.5 oz Verify D-9 Test 2 pouch with 19-20 mm thick target, 4.5 oz Boil water, add pouches, cover, when pot is back to boil - turn off burner Test oven bags - poly inner with paper overlay on ¾ of outside Test 2 pouch with larger than 19-20 mm thick target, 4.5 oz - for baseline Boil water, add pouches, cover, when pot is back to boil - turn off burner Test BEVEL cut Test 2 pouch with larger than 19-20 mm thick target, 4.5 oz - for baseline Test Mylar pouch from Multivac Retest D-19 Test 2 × 4.5 oz - 22 mm thick pieces without pouch (use cheesecloth “steep”), 4.5 oz Test 2 × 4.5 oz - 22 mm - in poly pouch as comparison to D-21 Retest - D-1 with no “plastic” Compare (w/ D-26) 22 mm thick - in poly Compare (w/ D-25) 22 mm thick - direct to water (in cheesecloth - steep) baseline testing, 22 mm, poly, 145 F., long narrow pieces baseline testing, 22 mm, poly, 145 F., square pieces baseline testing, 22 mm, poly, 145 F. baseline testing, 22 mm, poly, 145, GLAZE baseline testing, 22 mm, 145, CHEESECLOTH baseline testing, 22 mm, 145, RETORT BAG baseline testing, 22 mm, 145, only 1 piece of salmon to try to cook completely in retort Test Bring back to boil after adding fish. Test Bring back to boil after adding fish. Test Bring back to hard rolling boil after adding fish. Continue testing - Bring back to hard rolling boil after adding fish. test temp. rise after fish removed from pot test temp. rise after fish removed from pot rep 2 test temp. rise after fish removed from pot, take out at 135 F. repeat D-48 remove fish at 138 F. and observe temperature repeat D50 (remove at 138 F.) scored fish baseline (17 mm, 2 sides, 2 directions, JB 19/5/2016) repeat D52 - scored fish baseline (17 mm, 2 sides, 2 directions, JB 19/5/2016) test glazed scored salmon (17 mm, 2 sides, 2 directions; Creamy Dill 30/5/2016) repeat D54 w/ roasted garlic glaze test glaze from June 1 - BBQ test glaze from June 1 - Miso Citrus test glaze from June 1 - Maple Mustard test glaze from June 1 - Ginger Wasabi Soy repeat D52 (scored fish baseline - 17 mm, 2 sides, 2 directions) repeat D52 20 mm Maple Mustard, remove at 138 20 mm no sauce, remove at 138 sauce applied fresh, Maple Mustard, scored; 20 mm 20 mm unscored test 20 mm Maple Mustard by adding fish then bringing to boil Mesquite Rub (Griffiths HLF3591) 22 mm unscored, coated 13/6/2016 repeat D69 MM with added starch (22 mm, unscored, RW 679-4, dipped 10/6/2016) MMS compare MM7 with MM6 4 cups water - 1 piece repeat D74 10 cups, 2 pieces, MM5 6 cups, 2 pieces, MM4 20 mm w/ sauce repeat D78 repeat D78 repeat D78 6 cups water and 1 piece fish 8 cups water, 1 piece fish 10 cups water for 1 piece fish repeat D69 Maille (compare to D87) Fleur de Dijon (compare to D86) test sauce placed in vacuum bag then fish then sealed test meat tenderizer pushed all the way through fresh raw salmon repeat D89 roasted garlic and herb: test if performs similar to MM lime chili marinade (repeat D32 - 15% powder, 10% pickup) Test 9 mm deep scores in reversa sous vide cooking prep evaluation thickness includes sauce and poly In red indicates did not reach temperature of 145 F.

Average No Sauce Sauce Difference Unscored 11.6 12.0 0.40 Scored 12.2 13.0 0.79 0.60 35.78 seconds Standard Deviation Unscored 1.4 2.0 Scored 1.4 1.1 *Cooking times to 138 F. used.

Average 20 mm 22 mm # Tests 20 mm # Tests 22 mm Sauce. Score. 12.30 12.96 2 8 Sauce. No score. 13.13 11.97 6 9 No sauce. Score. 10.17 12.17 2 6 No sauce. No score. 7.56 11.56 2 9

Standard Deviation 20 mm 22 mm Sauce. Score. 0.71 1.11 Sauce. No score. 0.83 2.02 No sauce. Score. 0.24 1.43 No sauce. No score. 1.45 1.37

Types of cuts. No Sauce. 22 mm. Cook to 138 F. St. Dev. # Tests Type Tests Average 1.43 6 Scored D52-3, D62-3 12.17 1.52 4 Tenderized D89-90 11.33

Coatings, 22 mm. No score. Cook to 138 F. Standard Deviati

# Tests Type Tests Average 0.77 6 Mesquite Marinade Rub D69-1,2, D70-1,2, D85-1,2 12.62 1.82 4 Mustard Maple Sauce D71-1,2, D72-1,2 13.43 0.42 5 Lime Chili Glaze First Time D32-36 10.35 2.12 5 Lime Chili Glaze Second Time D96-100 12.20 2.78 10 Roasted Garlic & Herb Existing Pr

D91-95 11.99 1.37 9

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Maple Mustard Sauce. No score. 22 mm. Cook to 138 F. Cook Amount Time to 138

Test # of Water (cups) # Pieces Cups Water/Piece 11.48 D74 4 1 4 12.12 D75 4 1 4 11.03 D76-1 10 2 5 11.65 D76-2 10 2 5 12.40 D77-1 6 2 3 14.62 D77-2 6 2 3 15.33 D82 6 1 6 12.92 D83 8 1 8 12.15 D84 15.98 D71-1 8 2 4 13.4 D71-2 8 2 4 11.84 D72-1 8 2 4 12.48 D72-2 8 2 4

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1. A method of cooking fish comprising the following steps: (i) Providing a frozen fillet of fish in a vacuum sealed bag suitable for cooking in boiling water; (ii) Boiling water in a container by applying sufficient heat or energy source; (iii) Placing the bag in the boiling water, and simultaneously or immediately thereafter remove the heat or energy source; (iv) Retaining the bag in the water for a period of time to allow the fillet of fish to cook; (v) Removing the bag from the water; (vi) Delaying removal of the fillet of fish from the bag for an additional period of time; and (vii) Removing the fillet of fish from the bag for consumption.
 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the container is covered after placing the bag in the water.
 3. The method of claim 1 wherein the fish is salmon.
 4. The method of claim 1 wherein the fillet of fish is frozen within a range of −18 degrees to −15 degrees Celsius.
 5. The method of claim 1 wherein the fillet of fish weighs between approximately 129 g and 155 g.
 6. The method of claim 5 wherein the fillet of fish weighs 142 g.
 7. The method of claim 6 wherein the fillet of fish has a thickness measured from top to bottom of between 2-3 cm.
 8. The method of claim 1 wherein the bag is retained in the water for between 8 to 12 minutes.
 9. The method of claim 8 wherein the bag is retained in the water for 10 minutes.
 10. The method of claim 8 including delaying between 1 and 3 minutes between removing the bag from the water and removing the fillet of fish from the bag.
 11. The method of claim 1 wherein the container contains 8 cups of the water.
 12. The method of claim 1 wherein the fish or the fillet of fish is treated with moisture enhancing ingredients prior to the freezing.
 13. A kit comprising a frozen fillet of fish in a vacuum sealable bag suitable for cooking in boiling water, and instructions to follow the method steps (ii) to (vii) of claim
 1. 14. The kit of claim 13 including at least one of the following: the instructions include a step of covering the container after placing the bag in the water; the fish is salmon; the fillet of fish is frozen within a range of −18 degrees to −15 degrees Celsius; the fillet of fish weighs between approximately 129 g and 155 g; the fillet of fish weighs 142 g; the fillet of fish has a thickness measured from top to bottom of between 2-3 cm; the instructions include a step of retaining the bag in the water for between 8 to 12 minutes; the instructions include a step of retaining the bag in the water for 10 minutes; the instructions include a step of delaying between 1 and 3 minutes between removing the bag from the water and removing the fillet of fish from the bag; the instructions include placing 8 cups of the water in the container; and the fish or the fillet of fish is treated with moisture enhancing ingredients prior to the freezing. 